violence

Insight into the Violent Mind

Both glamorizing and demonizing violence help us avoid having to understand the violent mind. We... >>

Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships

As a therapist, I want to help survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, and abusive... >>

The Making of a Murderer

Years ago, when I was in the process of creating a violence assessment scale, I... >>

VIDEO: Dr. James Garbarino Talks About the Impact of the Secrecy that is Common Among Adolescent Girls in our Society

Watch an exerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. James Garbarino. Dr. James Garbarino talks... >>

VIDEO: Dr. James Garbarino Discusses Various Causes of Aggression in Boys and Girls

Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. James Garbarino. Dr. James Garbarino discusses... >>

Beyond the Label of “Mental Illness:” The Polarized Mind

There was another mass shooting recently. This one was at a school in Newtown, Connecticut. ... >>

Offering Psychological First Aid After a Tragedy

The tragedy in Aurora, Colorado was an extreme act of senseless violence that truly shook... >>

Why Domestic Violence Occurs and How to Stop It

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with domestic violence on the rise, it is... >>

7 Ways to Stop Violence at Every Age

Understanding, preventing, and effectively treating violence Seeing an image of a violent adult, it’s hard... >>

The Deadly Recession: Dangers of a Down Economy

I woke up the other day to the awful news about the shooting outside the... >>